-- AC Milan's Paolo Maldini, 39, confirming, after helping AC Milan win the World Club Cup with a 4-2 win over Boca Juniors, that he will end his 24-year career at the end of this season. With Milan, Maldini has also won the Champions League five times, seven Serie A titles, one Italian Cup and the Club World Cup's predecessor the Intercontinental Cup, three times. (AFP)